College of Design
Department of Landscape Architecture Secures Five Years for Overlook Outdoor Instructional Area
The Department of Landscape Architecture (UOLA) at the College of Design has a reason to celebrate. The department was recently allocated space to operate the “Overlook Outdoor Instructional Area” over the next five years. “Overlook” refers to both the Willamette River Natural Area Landscape Management Plan recommendation for a river viewpoint adjacent to the site, as well as the nationally awarded program which lies at the heart of the Fuller Initiative.
From River Guide to Architect: It’s All About Environmental Stewardship
At first it doesn’t seem connected, but to hear Jean Carroon, FAIA, BA ’79, MArch ’86, explain how being a white water river guide for ten years in the Northwest led to a career in architecture, it all makes sense.
A+D Returns to JSMA for MFA Exhibition
The culmination of five students' hard work is on display at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) through June, courtesy of the School of Art + Design Department of Art’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) students.
Dezeen Spotlights Transpecies Design Exhibit by College of Design at the ECC Biennale
Dezeen had the opportunity to spotlight the 2023 European Cultural Center Architecture Biennale. Within the article, Dezeen explores the different ways that organizations around the world are looking to address the wicked problems of an uncertain climate future. Within their spotlight is included a brief look at the transpecies design exhibit by the University of Oregon's College of Design.
HAA Alumna Named First Female Director of the University of Arizona Museum of Art
Congratulations to History of Art and Architecture Alumna Olivia Miller (MA, '09) on her appointment as the first-ever female director of the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Miller joined the museum as Curator of Education in 2012, overseeing the docent and education programs before becoming Curator of Exhibitions in 2014. She also served as interim director of the museum starting in July of 2022 before her appointment to the full-time director position.
Four Landscape Architecture Student Earn ASLA Awards
The School of Architecture & Environment (SAE) and the Department of Landscape Architecture both have a cause for celebration as four Oregon Design Ducks (ODD or ODDucks) have earned awards courtesy of the Oregon Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). ASLA awarded four Landscape Architecture students honor and merit awards for "being truly outstanding in their program." According to ASLA, the following quartet has "demonstrated the highest level of academic scholarship and of accomplishments in skills related to the art and technology of landscape architec
Beyond the Lens with Tarrah Krajnak
Meet the latest Oregon Design Duck to join the flock, Assistant Professor of Art and artist-researcher, Tarrah Krajnak.